In face of increasing competition, officials say theater is an asset to the city

11:50 PM,
Aug. 23, 2013

The Bob Mould Band performed Aug. 15 at The Englert Theatre.

Written by

Alesha L. Crews
| Iowa City Press-Citizen

Community support, increased programming and reduced spending over the past three years have contributed to considerable financial growth for The Englert Theatre, following years of operating in the red.

Englert Executive Director Andre Perry attributes much of the growth - total income increased by more than $375,000 from 2010 to 2012 - to the "small but strong and effective team" working to make the nonprofit institution successful.